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The Ultimate Unpacking Guide: Settle In Your New Home

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 Are you done packing and moving your stuff and have now finally arrived in your new home? Well, the sight of all those boxes would put anyone in worry mode but with the help of a few good tips given in this article I found online, you will be able to unpack all your boxes in no time. I used this article when I had to start unpacking my boxes and was able to do it in an organised and planned fashion. It took me half the time I normally take to unpack boxes. You should also use the tips in this article to get a head start on your unpacking. https://www.betterremovalistssunshinecoast.com.au/the-ultimate-unpacking-guide-settle-in-your-new-home/

How to Make Potato-Stamped Gift Wrap

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 Instead of purchasing a roll of wrapping paper at the store, bring your kids around the table to make custom hand-stamped paper with potatoes and paint. This old-school craft project is still a great way to get kids involved in the season of giving. Materials Needed white potatoes metal cookie cutters knife cutting board acrylic paint 1/2" flat artist brush colored, white and brown Kraft paper Create Potato Stamp Using a sharp knife, cut large white potato in half (Image 1). Press metal cookie cutter firmly into potato half (Image 2). Next, cut around cookie cutter at about 1/2" depth, so the potato portion inside cookie cutter will protrude 1/2" to create the stamp (Image 3). Remove cut slice of potato around cookie cutter (Image 4) then remove cookie cutter from potato. You now have your completed stamp.  Read More: https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/holidays/how-to-make-potato-stamped-gift-wrap

75 Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas

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 A beautifully wrapped gift really shows someone you care. These clever do-it-yourself ideas are sure to impress everyone on your Christmas gift list without breaking the bank. Stamp It On Give inexpensive craft or butcher paper an artistic update with a woodblock stamp and white ink. Add the recipient's name with a white paint pen and tuck a bit of fresh greenery under the bow for a woodsy scent. Give Potatoes New Purpose Instead of purchasing a roll of wrapping paper at the store, bring your kids around the table to make custom hand-stamped paper with potatoes and paint. This old-school craft project is a great way to get kids involved in the season of giving. Read More: https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/40-holiday-gift-wrap-ideas-pictures

18 Creative Wrapping Ideas for Homemade Food Gifts

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 These DIY food gift wrapping ideas add another touch of thoughtfulness to your homemade treats. A homemade food gift created in the kitchen is truly a joy to give or receive. From snack mixes and candies to mini Bundt cakes and more, homemade food gifts deliver a taste of the holidays. Dress up your beautiful work with these ideas for packaging edible gifts. Gift-Wrapped Oatmeal Canister Give your leftover oatmeal container another life! Reuse and decorate it with cute Christmas wrapping paper (like this gingerbread house paper from Etsy) and a thin, curled ribbon bow. (Tip: to curl ribbon, slide one scissor blade down a cut piece of ribbon. The ribbon should bounce into a curl once you reach the end of the ribbon strand.) Tuck a sweet surprise, like these fudgy four-ingredient cookies, inside. Read More: https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/homemade-food-gift-packaging-ideas/